Veterinary Science Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSci
Course Overview - Veterinary Science Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSci
Benefitting from a brand-new curriculum, this course provides students with cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching methods. You will be involved with case-based learning (addressing real-life clinical scenarios), signposting lectures, authentic coursework, a flipped classroom approach and built-in consolidation activities.
You will also benefit from:
* opportunities to explore in-depth study and the Veterinary School's renowned research
* getting hands-on with animals from the start of the curriculum, with a range of placements
* working alongside ...
Benefitting from a brand-new curriculum, this course provides students with cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching methods. You will be involved with case-based learning (addressing real-life clinical scenarios), signposting lectures, authentic coursework, a flipped classroom approach and built-in consolidation activities.
You will also benefit from:
* opportunities to explore in-depth study and the Veterinary School's renowned research
* getting hands-on with animals from the start of the curriculum, with a range of placements
* working alongside experts.
### Dual campus experience
Benefit from a dual campus experience with learning across both city and nearby rural campuses.
The Clifton Campus is situated in the vibrant cultural hub of Bristol city centre and makes use of the pre-clinical facilities at the [School of Anatomy](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/anatomy/). There is also teaching at the nearby [Bristol Veterinary School](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/), located on our rural Langford campus.
### Access to cutting-edge facilities
Bristol Veterinary School is home to a range of extensive facilities including:
* Langford Vets multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices and an equine practice nearby
* purpose-built anatomy and post-mortem facilities
* diagnostic labs
* award-winning clinical skills lab
* dairy farm
* abattoir.
You will benefit from an innovative curriculum and gain inspiration from world-leading researchers. Our celebrated team of clinical demonstrators will nurture you to develop essential practical skills.
Students can enjoy the onsite café, gym, student barn and abundant green spaces, alongside our welcoming and supportive community of staff and students.
Take a [virtual tour of the Langford Campus](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/virtual-tour/#s=pano9128).
### Networking and global career opportunities
Our partner organisations ensure students have ample experience across a wide range of species. You will have the opportunity to work in equine hospitals, the charity sector and with exotic species.
Graduates can pursue global career opportunities due to various accreditations, including:
* the [American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)](https://www.avma.org/)
* the [Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)](https://www.rcvs.org.uk/home/)
* the [European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)](https://www.eaeve.org/).
The RCVS has a mutual agreement with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Veterinary Council of Ireland(VCI) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
[See further key information about our veterinary courses on the Bristol Veterinary School website.](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/study/undergraduate/key-information/)
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Langford Campus
Application Details
15 October
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-J83
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Foundation degree (Level 5) or Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE Level 5) in relevant subject (minimum 60%) and BBB at A level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including AB (in any order) in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAAAB.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits from Chemistry units; and at least 12 credits from one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. One subject (Chemistry or the second science) must be achieved with 12 credits at Distinction, the other must be achieved with 9 out of the 12 credits at Distinction. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent). Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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